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Are Flexon EP8006 eyeglasses prescription-ready?
What is Flexon memory metal and how does it work?
What is Ultem and why is it used in the EP8006 frames?
What face shapes work best with round eyeglasses like the EP8006?
Do the Flexon EP8006 frames have adjustable nose pads?
How do I care for Flexon memory metal eyeglasses?
Compare With Similar Frames
How the Flexon EP8006 Eyeglasses stacks up against the closest alternatives we carry.
- Full memory metal construction throughout entire frame for maximum flexibility
- Smaller 46-48mm lens width options for those preferring a more compact round shape
- Lower price point at $102.15 vs $134.77
Read the full comparison
Flexon EP8006 vs. Flexon 623: Round Frame Showdown
Both the EP8006 and the Flexon 623 offer round styling with Flexon's signature memory metal technology, but they take different construction approaches. The Flexon 623 is a full memory metal frame with a 46-48mm lens width, delivering classic all-metal aesthetics at a lower price ($102.15). It's ideal if you want maximum flexibility throughout the entire frame and prefer a smaller, more compact round shape.
The EP8006 uses a hybrid design: Ultem acetate fronts paired with memory metal temples. This gives you the best of both worlds—the lightweight, temperature-resistant properties of Ultem in the front, plus the flex-and-return durability of memory metal in the temples. The 50mm lens width accommodates progressive prescriptions more easily, and the textured rubber temple sleeves provide enhanced grip. At $134.77, you're paying a premium for the advanced Ultem material and larger lens size.
Choose the EP8006 if: You want a larger round frame with modern hybrid construction, need space for progressive lenses, or prefer the barely-there feel of Ultem acetate combined with memory metal temples.
Choose the 623 if: You prefer a smaller, all-metal round frame with classic styling, want to save about $30, or like the idea of memory metal flexibility throughout the entire frame structure.
Flexon EP8006 vs. Flexon E1042: Shape Matters
The Flexon E1042 ($140-$149) offers full memory metal construction in a rectangular shape, making it the alternative for customers who aren't sure round frames suit their face. Rectangular frames work better on round or oval faces, while the EP8006's round shape excels on square and angular faces.
If you have a square or rectangular face and want to soften your features, the EP8006's round panto shape is the better choice. The curved lines create visual balance and the Ultem front keeps weight minimal. If you have a rounder face and need frames that add definition, the E1042's angular lines will serve you better—though you'll give up the EP8006's unique Ultem construction.
At a Glance
Flexon 623 Eyeglasses
Pros:
- Full memory metal construction throughout entire frame for maximum flexibility
- Smaller 46-48mm lens width options for those preferring a more compact round shape
- Lower price point at $102.15 vs $134.77
- Classic all-metal aesthetic with sophisticated, minimalist look
Cons:
- All-metal construction may feel less substantial than the EP8006's acetate front
- Smaller lens size may not accommodate progressive prescriptions as easily
- Lacks the Ultem material's extreme lightweight properties and temperature resistance
- No textured temple sleeves for enhanced grip
Flexon E1042 Eyeglasses
Pros:
- Rectangular shape offers an alternative for those who prefer angular frames
- Full Flexon memory metal construction for maximum durability
- Similar price range ($140-$149) making it a direct alternative
- May better suit round or oval face shapes
Cons:
- Rectangular shape doesn't soften angular features like the EP8006's round design
- Lacks the hybrid Ultem/metal construction of the EP8006
- Different aesthetic—more traditional business look vs. EP8006's contemporary round style
- Slightly higher price point